darts
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Definition
Noun: 1. A competitive game: A game in which small, pointed missiles (darts) are thrown by hand at a circular target (dartboard) fixed to a wall. The objective is to score points by hitting specific numbered sections. 2. The activity or sport of playing this game: Refers to the act or practice of participating in a game of darts.
Usage and Examples
- As a singular/uncountable noun referring to the game or activity:
- We played darts at the pub last night.
- He is very skilled at darts.
- Darts is a popular game in many countries.
- As a plural noun referring to the physical objects:
- He bought a new set of tungsten darts.
- Please be careful with those sharp darts.
Advanced Usage
- "to have a game of darts": To play darts.
- Let's have a quick game of darts before we leave.
- "to throw darts": The physical action of playing.
- She throws darts with great accuracy.
Variants and Related Words
- Dart (noun): A small, thin, pointed missile used in the game of darts or as a toy.
- He held the dart carefully before throwing.
- Dartboard (noun): The circular target used in the game of darts.
- The dartboard was hung on the back of the door.
- Dart player (noun): A person who plays darts, especially competitively.
- She is a professional dart player.
Synonyms
- Target game: A general term for games where players throw objects at a target.
- Pub game: A game commonly played in bars or pubs (darts is a classic example).
Related Phrases
- Bullseye: The central circle of a dartboard, which scores the highest points.
- He won the match by hitting the bullseye.
- Oche / Toe line: The line behind which a player must stand when throwing a dart.
- Please keep your feet behind the oche.
- Check out: To finish a game of darts by reducing one's score to exactly zero, often requiring a double.
- He checked out with a double 16.
Noun
- a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard